CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
June 29, 2005
2:00 P.M.
Mayor Ross called the Adjourned Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Laguna Woods to order at 2:00 p.m.
Councilmember Hack led the flag salute.
III. ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Hack, Ring, Robbins, Bouer, Ross
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager Keane; Assistant City Attorney McEwen; Assistant City Manager Reilly; Community Development Director Barr; City Clerk Condon
Councilmember Ring asked for a point of personal privilege to presented Councilmember Hack with a personalized cake and a larger cake in honor of his reelection to the TCA and vice chair of ETRPA and invited the audience to stay and enjoy a piece of the larger cake after the meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Hack, seconded by Councilmember Robbins, and carried unanimously to approve Consent Calendar items 4.1 through 4.4.
4.1 Approved the reading by title of all ordinances and resolutions. Said ordinances and resolutions that appeared on the public agenda shall be determined to have been read by title only and further reading waived.
4.2 Fiscal Year 05/06 Law Enforcement Agreement
Approved an agreement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for Fiscal Year 2005/06 law enforcement services, and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
4.3 El Toro Road Pedestrian Improvements
Adopted Resolution No. 05-10 which ordered the summary vacation of public right-of-way located under or behind the walls owned by the Golden Rain Foundation, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE SUMMARY VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED ALONG EL TORO ROAD FROM STATION NO. 62+62.47 TO STATION NO. 67+42.13
4.4 Budget
Adopted five resolutions related to the implementation of the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 budget entitled:
Resolution No. 05-11: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BUDGET AND APPROVING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING JULY 1, 2005 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2006
AND
Resolution No. 05-12: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005-06
AND
Resolution No. 05-13: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AGENDA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 04-21, ESTABLISHING A COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
AND
Resolution No. 05-14: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING A GENERAL GOVERNMENTAL OVERHEAD RATE OF 49%
AND
Resolution No. 05-15: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM IN CONFORMANCE WITH MEASURE M REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Moulton Parkway Auto Spa Monument Signs (CUP215)
Community Development Director Barr provided an overview of the proposed Moulton Parkway Auto Spa Monument Signs and advised the property owner and sign company representative were present to answer questions.
Councilmember Hack indicated he was reluctant to approve the signs as they would be required to be moved when the proposed Moulton Parkway and El Toro Road improvements started. Community Development Director Barr advised the issue was addressed in the conditions.
The Public Hearing was opened.
There were no requests to speak.
The Public Hearing was closed.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Robbins, and carried unanimously to adopt Resolution No. 05-16 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CUP-216 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO MONUMENT SIGNS TO SUPPORT THE SALE OF GASOLINE AT THE MOULTON PARKWAY AUTO SPA, LOCATED AT 24202 MOULTON PARKWAY
5.2 Acquisition of Property for El Toro Road/Paseo de Valencia Intersection Improvements
Assistant City Manager Reilly briefly discussed the plans to construct improvements to the intersection of El Toro Road and Paseo de Valencia. Council approved an agreement with Laguna Hills for the project, which included assisting Laguna Hills in acquiring right-of-way within Laguna Woods. Two of the proposed parcels are adjacent to the American Savings and Loan, which does business as Washington Mutual. An offer was made by Laguna Hills to purchase the property from American Savings and Loan and no response was received. A Public Hearing was scheduled as part of the eminent domain process to acquire the property. A letter was received from the property owner requesting more information and offering to meet to discuss the property acquisition. Therefore, staff requested the Public Hearing be continued until July 20, 2005.
The Public Hearing was opened.
Moved by Councilmember Robbins, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bouer, and carried unanimously to continue the Public Hearing until July 20, 2005.
None
VII. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
7.1 Moulton Parkway Smart Street Agreement with County of Orange
Assistant City Manager Reilly briefly discussed the Moulton Parkway Smart Street Project. The County will become the lead agency for the project. In order to perform the work the County requires control of the roadway. The agreement calls for the City to adopt a resolution which will declare Moulton Parkway, within City boundaries, to be a County Highway pursuant to state code, allowing the County to do all work necessary to construct the project. Upon the City Engineer’s approval of the completed improvements and the County’s acceptance of the completed construction contract, the County will be required to declare the project to no longer be a County Highway, which will return control of the road to the City. The agreement states that the City will not be financially responsible or liable for any and all costs involved in the construction project. The project is not yet fully funded and the proposed agreement requires the County to fund any remaining cost shortfall for the project.
Councilmembers discussed liability responsibility and red light camera issues. Assistant City Attorney McEwen advised this will be reviewed prior to signing the agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Ring, seconded by Councilmember Hack, and carried unanimously to approve the proposed agreement with the County of Orange in substance, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
VIII. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
Assistant City Attorney McEwen briefly discussed the U.S. Supreme Court decision on eminent domain. He also discussed the California Supreme Court decision on a Coastal Commission action.
None
Councilmember Ring invited everyone to stay for cake at the end of the meeting.
Councilmember Hack discussed the meeting he attended on behalf of Mayor Ross in Laguna Beach regarding the recent landslide. He encouraged everybody to be aware of the issues and requested staff advise the newspaper how people could assist. City Manager Keane advised a name and number have been provided to the Leisure World News and information is available at www.lagunarelief.org.
Mayor Pro Tem Bouer discussed West Nile virus and reminded everybody to eliminate standing water.
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:55. p.m. to a regular meeting at 2:00 p.m. on July 20, 2005 at the Laguna Woods City Hall, 24264 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.
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SUSAN M. CONDON, City Clerk
Adopted: July 20, 2005
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BRENDA B. ROSS, Mayor
